car cover questions

ShockWave · 02-26-2012, 09:52 PM

I was thinking to buying a car cover. Anyone here have any experiences in them? I have to park the car outside. I want to cover my car every night. I just worry about getting scratches on the paint by taking it off and on every night.

What do you guys think about car covers? This is the one i'm thinking about gettting.

Nissan Satin Stretch Black Car Cover (Indoor Use) - 370Z :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Thechidz · 02-26-2012, 09:53 PM

get a NOAH

ShockWave · 02-26-2012, 09:58 PM

do the Noah car cover scratch the paint by taking it off and on?

Thechidz · 02-26-2012, 10:01 PM

and don't use an indoor cover outside

Thechidz · 02-26-2012, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShockWave

do the Noah car cover scratch the paint by taking it off and on?

its the best quality for the price, wont scratch it if you're careful

rebe945 · 02-26-2012, 10:04 PM

Any quailty cover won;t scratch. I use cheaper Budge every day. The material is very soft. Just dont leave it on in the rain as they are not waterproof just resistant. But do more research on that first, My z is garaged with the cover.

DarkJak · 02-26-2012, 10:14 PM

I've heard that you are supposed to have the car very clean before covering it, since trapped dust and particles could cause swirls if the cover is disturbed (either taking on or off, or from the wind). I'll probably have to leave my car outside next year for parking, too. Is that not very significant? I could probably live with some minor swirling, if it isn't any worse than it'd be without a cover.

happytheman · 02-26-2012, 10:17 PM

I shudder at the thought of putting a car cover on a dirty car.

Doesn't matter how soft the material is...it's gonna scratch if your ride is dirty.

Bucketlist2012 · 02-26-2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

I shudder at the thought of putting a car cover on a dirty car.

Doesn't matter how soft the material is...it's gonna scratch if your ride is dirty.

Owning Black cars for 30 years, i would say watch the dirty car and a cover...

I won't do it, and if you look at my camaro, that is 28 year old paint...

I Used a budge cover for years and just got a new one...block it 380 cover..

rebe945 · 02-26-2012, 10:30 PM

You wash it before you cover it. My car is washed or if just minor dust I use Meqguires Ultimate Detailer before the cover

ShockWave · 02-26-2012, 10:38 PM

im not going to wash the car every night. My car is a DD.

rebe945 · 02-26-2012, 10:39 PM

Then use it only after you wash it.

ShockWave · 02-26-2012, 10:44 PM

yeah thats what i thinking i might do.

02-26-2012, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	car cover questions I was thinking to buying a car cover. Anyone here have any experiences in them? I have to park the car outside. I want to cover my car every night. I just worry about getting scratches on the paint by taking it off and on every night. What do you guys think about car covers? This is the one i'm thinking about gettting. Nissan Satin Stretch Black Car Cover (Indoor Use) - 370Z :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

02-26-2012, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 15	get a NOAH __________________ I <3 my car

02-26-2012, 10:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 15	and don't use an indoor cover outside __________________ I <3 my car

02-26-2012, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	Car cover Any quailty cover won;t scratch. I use cheaper Budge every day. The material is very soft. Just dont leave it on in the rain as they are not waterproof just resistant. But do more research on that first, My z is garaged with the cover.

02-26-2012, 10:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13448	I've heard that you are supposed to have the car very clean before covering it, since trapped dust and particles could cause swirls if the cover is disturbed (either taking on or off, or from the wind). I'll probably have to leave my car outside next year for parking, too. Is that not very significant? I could probably live with some minor swirling, if it isn't any worse than it'd be without a cover. Last edited by DarkJak; 02-26-2012 at 10:20 PM.

02-26-2012, 09:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	do the Noah car cover scratch the paint by taking it off and on?

02-26-2012, 10:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I shudder at the thought of putting a car cover on a dirty car. Doesn't matter how soft the material is...it's gonna scratch if your ride is dirty. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-26-2012, 10:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	I agree You wash it before you cover it. My car is washed or if just minor dust I use Meqguires Ultimate Detailer before the cover

02-26-2012, 10:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	im not going to wash the car every night. My car is a DD.

02-26-2012, 10:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	Well Then use it only after you wash it.

02-26-2012, 10:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	yeah thats what i thinking i might do.

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